Illegal turtle sales on the rise in Denver
The sale of illegal turtles are on the rise across the Denver metro area. Now, the tiny turtles are ending up in area animal shelters where they are usually put to sleep. Slider turtles are being brought in from Texas and the criminals are spreading out across the state. The species are being sold illegally for $10 at makeshift stands across the state. Click the link to read more…
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The Cryptodira suborder has three living superfamilies, the Chelonioidea (sea turtles), Testudinoidea (tortoises and pond turtles), and Trionychoidea (soft-shell turtles and relatives).
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